Sew you want to sew like the professionals: using appropriate seam allowances for variable places.  I have been published in Threads Magazine with instructions for creating seams using the places where they need to be smaller and some suggestions for couture seams to allow for alterations for more expensive garments.  Here is an example showing various seam allowances for different parts of a garment.  The garments I have shared here are all woven garments, not knits. Wovens  usually have larger seam allowances for inserting a zipper in the center back.( at least 3/4 sa or 1 inch).All body seams are usually 1/2 seam allowances. Necklines and collars are 1/4 or 5/8 inch seams. Factory sewers do not do trimming of seams after sewing them.. It is easier sewing neckline curves with small seams. that need no trimming. I have often wondered why commercial sewing patterns put 5/8 seams everywhere and then tell you to trim some of them down. Do they think the consumer is not bright enough to sew different seams in different places?? Whatever the type of industry you enter be sure to learn and be prepared. Of course if you plan to enter this industry you will need to know how to make patterns as well. Find someplace where you can take a pattern making class. I will be writing more about seams and pattern making in another in another chapter. You can print out these pages and save as long as you want.

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Difference seams for different places